Hip Dysplasia

Roxy714 · 11-03-2012, 04:42 PM

What's the common age for hip dysplasia?
Is it safe to jog with my 3.5 month old puppy? Or can I cause hip problems early on since she's still growing?

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gowen · 11-05-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxy714

What's the common age for hip dysplasia?
Is it safe to jog with my 3.5 month old puppy? Or can I cause hip problems early on since she's still growing?

That seems very young to start jogging. I carried by little girl until she was about 12-13 weeks, I then did mostly all off leash walking. I then started leash walking around the short block 1/4 mile until she was about 5-6 months. Always kept the sessions short and sweet.

**Liesje** · 11-05-2012, 09:32 AM

I would not jog a puppy that young, and not b/c of hip dysplasia but their joints are still forming in general. You can do a prelim x-ray for hip dysplasia at 6 months and it's pretty accurate, mine always have been.

GatorBytes · 11-05-2012, 09:38 AM

I have hear during the 1st year moderate exercise, let the puppy self regulate, max. 20mins. brisk walk.

As for x-rays, unless the pup is having problems and you need to find out as in detrimental to dogs well being...then I wouldn't recommend you put a dog, especially an underdeveloped pup under anestesia (sp?)...these drugs can be toxic and should only be used if absolutely neccessary.

**Liesje** · 11-05-2012, 09:41 AM

You don't need to actually put a dog under anesthesia for prelims. My vets use a common sedative (which is reversible) and some don't use anything at all. I haven't heard of a dog actually going under anesthesia for x-rays unless the x-rays are being done at the same time as some sort of surgery like a spay or neuter.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 11-05-2012, 10:20 AM

You see this yet? ---> Proper Exercise for puppies

gowen · 11-05-2012, 12:51 PM

I never grew up with a GSD but I grew up around them. I do not recall any that did NOT end up with severe hip dysplasia. I'm sure all were from BYB's but still I recall the terrible pain and suffering those dogs went through before they had to be put down.

I have tried to maintain a very balanced exercise routine with my Dolly and try not to let my paranoia get the better of me, but it does. I've thought about going ahead with prelim x-rays, but do not think I want to know even though we have a health/hip guarantee, health insurance, and plenty of reserves to do whatever treatment possible.

Thanks for the link to the thread. That calms some of my nerves as I have done about 80% of walks/exercise w/o a leash.

Elaine · 11-05-2012, 01:44 PM

You can exercise your pup all you want so long as you don't push her and give her a break when she starts looking tired. No, it won't cause hip dysplasia. At this age your pup probably won't go very far or very fast so let your pup tell you what she can do. Early exercise has very good short and long term benefits and most people don't exercise their pups anywhere near enough.

Roxy714 · 11-05-2012, 09:15 PM

Well I'm not much of runner or jogger. Occasionally she'll want to keep up a faster pace if I let her, so I am definitely not wearing her out. It's the opposite lol so ill jog a short distance to help her relieve that energy. Fortunately I have dropped some pounds since I've had her

so I don't mind the jog/run but just wanted to make sure I'm not doing anything I shouldn't for her as a puppy.

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Elaine · 11-05-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Roxy714

Well I'm not much of runner or jogger. Occasionally she'll want to keep up a faster pace if I let her, so I am definitely not wearing her out. It's the opposite lol so ill jog a short distance to help her relieve that energy. Fortunately I have dropped some pounds since I've had her

so I don't mind the jog/run but just wanted to make sure I'm not doing anything I shouldn't for her as a puppy.

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It sounds like you are doing just fine. The added weight loss is a bonus!

11-03-2012, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-05-2012, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,433	I would not jog a puppy that young, and not b/c of hip dysplasia but their joints are still forming in general. You can do a prelim x-ray for hip dysplasia at 6 months and it's pretty accurate, mine always have been. __________________ Liesje & the K9s Nikon (GSD) U-CH SG Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 KKL T1 FO PA TF-III FDCh-S CL1-R UJJ U-CA HIT TT CGC Coke (All-American) VPC's Coca-Cola CGC, couch warmer extraordinaire Indy (All-American) Blue Horizon's Indigo Girl, flyball star in training Rainbow Bridge Kenya (GSD) U-CH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop CL1-R CL1-F RA HIT TDI TT CGC vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

11-05-2012, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,228	I have hear during the 1st year moderate exercise, let the puppy self regulate, max. 20mins. brisk walk. As for x-rays, unless the pup is having problems and you need to find out as in detrimental to dogs well being...then I wouldn't recommend you put a dog, especially an underdeveloped pup under anestesia (sp?)...these drugs can be toxic and should only be used if absolutely neccessary. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

11-05-2012, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,433	You don't need to actually put a dog under anesthesia for prelims. My vets use a common sedative (which is reversible) and some don't use anything at all. I haven't heard of a dog actually going under anesthesia for x-rays unless the x-rays are being done at the same time as some sort of surgery like a spay or neuter. __________________ Liesje & the K9s Nikon (GSD) U-CH SG Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 KKL T1 FO PA TF-III FDCh-S CL1-R UJJ U-CA HIT TT CGC Coke (All-American) VPC's Coca-Cola CGC, couch warmer extraordinaire Indy (All-American) Blue Horizon's Indigo Girl, flyball star in training Rainbow Bridge Kenya (GSD) U-CH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop CL1-R CL1-F RA HIT TDI TT CGC vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

11-05-2012, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,256	You see this yet? ---> Proper Exercise for puppies __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

11-05-2012, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
gowen Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 140	I never grew up with a GSD but I grew up around them. I do not recall any that did NOT end up with severe hip dysplasia. I'm sure all were from BYB's but still I recall the terrible pain and suffering those dogs went through before they had to be put down. I have tried to maintain a very balanced exercise routine with my Dolly and try not to let my paranoia get the better of me, but it does. I've thought about going ahead with prelim x-rays, but do not think I want to know even though we have a health/hip guarantee, health insurance, and plenty of reserves to do whatever treatment possible. Thanks for the link to the thread. That calms some of my nerves as I have done about 80% of walks/exercise w/o a leash. __________________ Dolly - Jaga von Falkenhein (DOB: Jan 6th 2012) -CGC

11-05-2012, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,832	You can exercise your pup all you want so long as you don't push her and give her a break when she starts looking tired. No, it won't cause hip dysplasia. At this age your pup probably won't go very far or very fast so let your pup tell you what she can do. Early exercise has very good short and long term benefits and most people don't exercise their pups anywhere near enough. __________________ Elaine and the herd

11-05-2012, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roxy714 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 40	Well I'm not much of runner or jogger. Occasionally she'll want to keep up a faster pace if I let her, so I am definitely not wearing her out. It's the opposite lol so ill jog a short distance to help her relieve that energy. Fortunately I have dropped some pounds since I've had her so I don't mind the jog/run but just wanted to make sure I'm not doing anything I shouldn't for her as a puppy. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

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